‘Suspicious’ fire investigated on Tecumseh Road

Fire in the 600 block of Tecumseh Road East in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. (Rob Hindi/AM800 News)

Windsor police have deemed a commercial building fire as suspicious.

Officers responded to a report of an active fire in the 600 block of Tecumseh Road East shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a commercial building in flames. Police say a gasoline can was located at the scene. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services worked to put out the blaze.

No injuries were reported because of the incident, but the building sustained extensive damage.

The Windsor Police Arson Unit is treating the fire as suspicious. Investigators urge residents and business owners in the immediate area to check their surveillance or dashcam footage, specifically between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., for video evidence that may assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.